Add 40/36 and 16/42, Solve 1 4/36 + 16/42 as a fraction

Add 40/36 and 16/42

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 16/42

40/36 + 16/42 is 94/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
16/42 = 16 × 6/42 × 6 = 96/252
Add the two like fractions:
280/252 + 96/252 = 280 + 96/252 = 376/252
376/252 simplified gives 94/63
So, 40/36 + 16/42 = 94/63
In mixed form: 131/63

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